Element of Art: Forms

How are forms and shapes different from one another?

• Forms are 2D, shapes are 3D

• Forms are 3D, shapes are 2D

• Forms and shapes are the same

• Forms are colors, shapes are textures

What is clay?

• A type of metal

• A fine-grained earth material that can be molded when wet

• A type of rock

• A type of sand

What is Functional Art?

• Art that is only for decoration

• Art that serves a purpose

• Art that is made of metal

• Art that is only in museums

Which of the following is an example of Functional Art?

• A painting

• A sculpture

• A vase

• A photograph

Where does the baking of ceramics take place?

• Oven

• Kiln

• Furnace

• Microwave

What is the baking process in a kiln called?

• Cooking

• Firing

• Roasting

• Grilling

What is the first step in the kiln process?

• BISQUE Fire

• GLAZE Application

• Clay must be BONE DRY

• Final Fire

Why is it critical for pottery to be Bone Dry before firing?

• To make the clay softer

• To prevent the piece from exploding

• To change the color of the clay

• To make the pottery shiny

What happens if your clay is not bisque fired?

• It becomes waterproof

• It remains soft and fragile

• It changes color

• It becomes shiny

What is a coil in clay?

• A flat piece of clay

• A long, tube-like piece of clay

• A round ball of clay

• A square block of clay